Son La province is home to 609 preschools, general schools, and continuing education centres with nearly 380,000 students, more than 70% of whom are from ethnic minority groups. In recent years, schools across the province have focused on integrating traditional cultural education into both classroom teaching and extracurricular activities. These efforts have helped nurture pride, love, and a sense of responsibility for preserving cultural heritage among young generations, creating a distinctive identity for education in Son La.

Muong Chanh commune is home to the traditional pottery craft of the Thai ethnic people, which has existed for generations.